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Who isn't being affected by all the craziness in our world? With the global financial markets on a roller coaster ride on every single continent combined this with economic instability rampant everywhere, there has been a time where ensuring that all your bases are covered with more important and this includes ensuring your business data is completely protected. Ryan Chantler, CEO of Toggle Networks was fortunate to have the opportunity during October to address seventy-eight Kelowna and surrounding area business leaders about the importance of "Avoiding a Business Disaster". This topic is now very relevant to all businesses in all industries, not just in the Okanagan but everywhere[..]

Internet backup software enables you to store your data on a remote server for backing up. It is also known as remote backup software and online backup software. Internet backup software programs are mainly used by large- and medium-scale companies and corporations such as banks and stock exchanges. Internet backup software is more advanced than hard disk backup software, and it can backup large amounts of data measured in gigabytes and terabytes. The software takes advantage of non-peak times of Internet use and provides unique disc backup solutions. It is the safest and most effective way to archive your data. Internet backup software service providers are companies that have software[..]

Data Deduplication or is it de-duplication, the very fact that every time I type it, my spell check tells me it's spelled wrong, is a hint that it might need some clarification. It goes by many names, commonality factoring, single instance store, common file elimination, referential integrity and the list goes on. What do all of these terms have in common? Two things come to mind. First, none of them set off alarms in my word processor, which means they can't be used in a technical discussion. When we invent new technology, we need to invent new words for it. Second, at a high level, they all refer to various methods to reduce the amount of data being stored. The data reduction field is[..]

Four years have passed since President Bush signed the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and most analysts agree the law is working as larger companies are finally getting their accounting books in order. The act was formulated to strengthen accounting oversight and corporate accountability. It did this by increasing accounting and auditor regulations, enhancing disclosure requirements, creating new federal laws and increasing penalties under existing federal laws. An important aspect of the act focuses on the details of data security, retention and protection. So the question is, how does the Sarbanes-Oxley legislation impact email retention policies? Surveys indicate that 93 percent of all business[..]

Protecting your precious data: A few basic steps Let's face it, most of us have lost a file at some point that we really needed. The fact of it is, hard drives wear out or sometimes just die. People drop laptops, wash Flash drives with their jeans or simply loose memory chips from their cameras. I can't stop your drive from failing, you from dropping your laptop, washing a flash drive or loosing a memory chip. But I can help you avoid being so deeply affected by these losses with a few data backup basics. The First Rule, Back Up to a Different Device The first rule of backing up data: Never, under any circumstances trust a backup that saves to the same device as the original. A good[..]

Companies must account and deal for new legislation governing how information is stored on IT systems. The EU is shortly to adopt many of the recommendations on corporate governance set out by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in the US, UK firms are to be expected to deal with and manage explicit guidelines on how to store email and other documents on their IT systems. IT managers should consider the necessary procedures and technologies needed for compliance now, in order ensure technology is able to deal with the new legislation. Regulations regarding data storage at the moment are fairly lax, but there will be a huge increase in the amount of data than must be held over the next 18 months to[..]

Nowadays computers are practically more dependable more than ever. However, computers do go bad. In particular the computer's disk drive will go bad at a lesser percentage than other peripherals. When they do go bad, they warn you well beforehand on forthcoming failures with the newly adopted SMART monitoring. Advanced hard disks possess bigger computer storage capacities than their predecessors. Keeping the same physical size, they have a much higher storage density, leaving storing additional data file on the same space of their surface. And therefore the bad issue: if your disk drive dies, you have a great deal to lose. Much to a higher degree you would just a few years ago, with[..]

Getting a laptop to travel with you allows you to be in touch with your business, on-the-go. But, having a laptop backup solution is equally critical, because it could save you from times of terrible distress. One of the draw backs to business travel is the possibility of losing your computer or having it stolen. Being able to retrieve your computer files after your computer is stolen or a virus attack is more impotent than ever in today's business environment. Ever hear of malware? Something as simple as a small spyware program could completely destroy your computer. Crashes happen, but having a laptop backup solution with you, can save you from a harrowing time indeed. Within an hour[..]

No matter whether you’re a copywriter like me, or you’re in an entirely different field of work, if you rely on a computer, then you need to ensure that it’s secure and that you can bounce back should you be struck by ‘disaster’. Computer Security Norton Internet Security – If you gotta have security (and let’s face it, you gotta!), Norton Internet Security is as good as any, and better than most. I’ve tried a few others, but Norton’s definitely my favourite. It provides the two most important elements: Virus Protection and Intrusion Protection (firewall). It scans incoming and outgoing emails for viruses, allows you to scan files for viruses[..]

If you want to keep your data completely safe, you should look into types of data backup that do not require constant power supplies. While discs such as CDs and DVDs are a good way to make a smaller, permanent backup, external hard drives are another great way to back up your data safely. Just make sure that the drives do not stay connected to your computer and on - otherwise they'll be as at risk as your normal internal drives. You don't want your backup to be damaged in the same disaster that takes out your computer! External hard drives are not actually new technology. In fact, these drives work in much the same way as a normal hard drive. Before external drives were affordable,[..]

One of the most dreaded tasks of computer users everywhere, is the necessity to back up hard drive data. Many may not think it is necessary to have current backup data available, or maybe they think data loss will not happen to them. However, if one has ever had a computer lost or stolen, a hard drive crash or a major program or file loss, the regret is immediate. The daunting task of backing up valuable files suddenly seems like a small price to pay compared to losing all pictures, music, emails, documents, and more. The backup method most have used throughout the years, involved a back up program that resides on the hard drive and backs up data to CD's, DVD's, tapes, or other removable[..]

u are a sophisticated computer user, it is likely you heard of something called a Drive Imaging Software. Its been around for quite a few years . Acronis .. Indeed folks, I am talking about the drive imaging software from Acronis called AcronisTrue Image. Now, this same software has been given a new life when its combined with online backup. The latest improvement to Acronis is the Acronis Online backup service. This service uses a similar front-end software as Acronis True Image. This gives us the power of two different backup solutions packed into one easy to use software. Now how is this useful for the rest of us Well lets figure out the significance of each of the two components -[..]

It gets overwhelming to find all these files therefore people do not do anything at all. It’s never too late to start backing up. But what is the best way? Your backup storage system needs to protect your data so you would not lose all of your documents, pictures, music, movies, etc.., in the case of an emergency. A small emergency would be your computer crashing. This type of issue is common, and protected by even the most basic backup system.  But what were to happen if your home or business were to be broken into? Or if there was a fire or flood? With larger scale disasters, there is only one way to make sure your data is safe – backing up off-site. Backing up online is a simple[..]

The process of backing up one's computer data is a process that, like other forms of insurance, may seem too mundane or unnecessary to bother with - until disaster strikes and it is too late. Years ago, computer data backup software and solutions consisted of some form of external physical media, such as a CD, zip drive, dvd, external hard drive, or tape drive, plus automating software running on the computer. If you're in the market for a backup solution, consider more modern broadband internet connections and affordable hard drive space to meet your online backup needs. Many online backup services offer plenty of additional space including disaster recovery. The advantage of these[..]

Online backup service is not just a place to store data on it; it must come with many important features to satisfy our needs. Here are the most important and advanced features that are not available in all online backup services providers: Advanced Archiving Online Backup must support file archiving where files being overwritten or deleted could be kept in a separate archived location for future reference if you need them. This helps system administrators to retrieve accidentally deleted or overwritten files. This adds an extra layer of security by protecting against your unintentional errors. Advanced Reporting Online Backup must provide two types of reports for each replication[..]

Even though there is a lot to be said about floppy drives, these forms of data storage are mostly mentioned in a historical capacity. While you can do a data backup to a floppy disk (assuming your computer even has a floppy drive) it is definitely not recommended. There are many other methods of backing up your information that are far more reliable and offer far higher capacities. The floppy disk was the first truly portable form of information storage for computers. Sure, you could move tape drives around at risk of severely damaging the tape, and you could move punch cards from computer to computer, but both of these storage options were unwieldy. When they were invented, floppy[..]

The most advantageous and compelling feature of the LTO media tape technology is that it is an open format. Openness of LTO ultrium provides users the benefit of having multiple product & media sources. The open nature of LTO ultrium allows compatibility among the LTO data tapes developed by different media manufactures. Four generation of LTO backup tape have been launched into the market whose native recording capacity ranges from 100 to 800GB. 100GB is the capacity of LTO1 tape while the LTO-4 tape holds up to 800GB. Ultrium format is LTO technology's implementation that has been engineered keeping in view the demands and needs of automated environments, departmental servers,[..]

The LTO is an Open backup tape media which is considered as one of the most innovative and leading tape format. The IBM media products have the new and innovative technologies that have the ability and capacity to work under severe conditions. The IBM LTO4 is reliable, high speed and robust backup tape cartridge of the fourth generation of LTO backup tape technology. The native storage capacity of the IBM LTO 4 tape is 800GB while the compression capacity is 2:1. Therefore, the compressed storage capacity reaches to 1.6TB. The IBM LTO4 cartridges come in the form of write once, Write Once Read Many WORM and also in rewritable as well. The LTO 4 ultrium drives benefits its users, because[..]

DAT-72 Storage Works drive represents fifth generation HP DDS-5 tape technology. Part number of this HP DDS-5 drive is AG512A. HP DDS 5 tape format delivers unparalleled levels of performance, capacity and low ownership cost. HP DAT-72 AG512A tape drive features 72GB recording capacity at speed of 21.6 GB per hour with compression of 2:1. HP DDS-5 AG512A drive can read and write the DDS-3, DDS 4 and DDS5 (DAT-72) backup tapes that makes it the prefect choice for up gradation of your backup storage system from the previous versions of DDS. DAT 72 Storage Works drive delivers excellent performance in remote offices, SMBs and workgroups. HP has developed four models of DAT-72 DDS5 tape[..]

Multiple tape cartridges are used in conjunction with automated media handling devices for data storage and transference. More than 80% of the world's digital data is stored on tape. Tape drives can be described as the central technology in all disaster protection architectures. The importance of tape in disaster protection and recovery is growing. Beginnings: The tape drive has been around for more than five decades. It has been constantly evolving itself scaling new heights of technology. IBM invented the tape in the 1960 as a multi-purpose, bulky storage device. The early tape inventions can be classified into three periods: · IBM 1360 Photostore period i.e. from[..]

Hewlett-Packard DAT tape drives are based on the reliable DDS technology. Digital data storage is the most successful tape format with shipments of more than 18 million drives since 1989, the year it was introduced into the market. HP is the market leader and leading innovator in the DDS/DAT tape technology. DDS/DAT tape format has flourished due to its cost effective and reliable backup solutions for small & medium businesses. Part number Q1580A represents DAT-160 internal USB drive. This robust & high performance tape drive is designed & manufactured by Hewlett-Packard. This HP DAT160 is more cost efficient and durable than any other tape drive technology. DAT-160 is based on the DDS-6[..]

Businesses have been using tape to back up their data since the early days of computing.  Tape has its limitations, but it was much cheaper than the alternatives, so its use continued.   Today, the situation is changing.  The price of disk storage has come down dramatically and the performance, longevity and use characteristics of disk are far superior to tape.  As a result, many businesses are looking to move away from tape for their backup and disaster recovery needs. The key requirements of an ideal backup scheme are: • It must be economical.  Large amounts of data need to be accommodated (due to the need to keep multiple versions of the data), but in many cases the data will[..]

Japan is one of the world leaders in technology and it is for this reason that the annual Data Storage Expo held annually in Tokyo is considered to be one of the best and most comprehensive events of its kind in the world. The first DSE took place over a decade ago and today the event enjoys the support and participation from both local and international companies that showcase the latest trends in data storage. The main exhibitor profiles for this exhibition can be broadly classified into ten different sections and these include Network Storage, Tapes/Drives, Removable storage disks/drives, Management Software, Information Lifecycle Management, Consulting services and other related[..]

Fifteen years ago, increasing numbers of people had computers, but their important data consisted of small documents and perhaps a few basic programs. To backup all they needed was several blank floppy discs and a compression utility. Even a "power user" might find themselves with two megabytes of data to preserve. As we collect more and more important data, our backup needs are growing. Like in the past, we still have easily compressible documents, but bulky multimedia files as well, like videos, graphics and music. Doubtless this kind of data needs protection - the first pictures or a home video of a newborn baby might exist only as binary code on a hard drive. If your hard drive fails[..]

Memory card is also called as flash memory card which is infact a solid state electronic flash memory data storage device with the capability of storing digital contents. Consumers can use these memory card with many equipments such as digital cameras, handheld, mobile computers, mobile phones, music players, digital cinematography cameras, video gameconsoles, and other electronics. Consumers should know that memory card provides high re-record-ability, power-free storage, small form factor, and other environmental specifications. Consumers will also find non-solid state memory cards with no usage of flash memory in the market. Consumers will come across different kinds of memory cards[..]

In just a few decades, the delivery media for audio, video and data have evolved dramatically. From such analog media as vinyl records, 8-tracks, cassette tapes and floppy disks, the purveyors of pop culture and their computer-industry cohorts gradually entered the "digital era" with its CDs, DVDs and, now, various forms of "flash memory." The Magnetic Media Information Service (MMIS), formed in 1965, is a global consortium that provides service, analyses and forecasts for and about the media industry. It reports that worldwide production of audio cassette tape fell below one billion C-60 equivalents in 2007, the latest year with complete figures; a mere ten years ago, production was[..]

Data Recovery is the process of rescuing the data from the spoiled or inaccessible storage media when the media reaches a situation where it cannot be accessed in the normal manner. The data often can be rescued from the storage media formats such as Floppy Disks, Hard Disks, Tape Drives, CDs, DVDs and RAID Drives. The data is lost either due to the Physical damage to the storage disk or the logical damage to the file system in the disk that prevents it from being accessible by the operating system. Physical Damage Physical damage is the corruption of the physical parts of the storage media. There are a variety of possibilities like the improper working of a Hard disk due to the[..]

Backup, backup, backups! If there's one thing I've learned in 20 years and 12,000 data recoveries, it's that everybody doesn't back up their data sometimes. Computers may be dumb, but they know when you don't have your data backed up - because THAT's when they break. Don't let your computer fool you - back up new data daily. It's important that you keep two alternating backups, and an additional spare piece of media. This means to have one disk (or tape, or thumb drive) labeled "EVEN" (for even-numbered days,[..]

Data Recovery Over Hard Disk Failure Hard Disk: An Introduction Hard Disks are used to store information. All information on computers are stored in files. Visit here Hard disks store the majority of information on today's modern computer. Hard disk drives (HDDs) can be critically damaged by static electricity, shock, and other factors, often resulting in failure or the loss of valuable data. In many cases it may become necessary to recover information from your hard drive. Such retrieval is quite possible. Hard Disk Failure *Physical Failures Physical failure occurs from sudden switch off, power failure, sliding them off desks and cheap components. As for data loss, data is only[..]

type="text/javascript"> The Digital Data Storage is a highly reliable tape storage format which was launched in the last decade of twentieth century. HP DDS-4 C5718A tape combines huge data storage capacity and delivers inimitable performance. The HP DDS-4 tape format offers cheapest price per gigabyte. The DDS technology versions DDS4 and DDS5 tape are extensively used by the large enterprises. This is because these tapes provide extreme protection to the user’s data along with excessive storage capacity. The DDS4 tapes include Hewlett-Packard (HP) C5718A, Maxell 200028, Sony DGD150PWW, Fuji 26047350, Quantum CDM40, IBM 59H4456, and Imation 40963. All these tapes feature modern[..]

If you’ve got a lot of hard disks drives that you use on a regular basis or perhaps you’re an IT or Support Engineer and your job involves testing hard drives then you might want to consider a Hard Drive Docking station rather than a hard drive enclosure. Whilst Hard Drive Enclosures are excellent at providing protection for the hard drive and they’re available in a range of interface types, styles and colours they still typically need a few minutes to set up. This is because there are normally a few screws that hold the case together and a couple of screws that are used to hold the hard drive in place in the enclosure. You want these if you are building a permanent or[..]